Flavours
Kung Fu Tea Opens Its First International Store in Australia
Kung Fu Tea, a brand that specializes in freshly made tea beverages such as bubble tea, has announced the opening of its newest store, in Australia.
Community Coffee Company Introduces Dark Chocolate Peppermint Blend
Just in time for the holidays, Community Coffee Company has launched its newest flavoured coffee product, Dark Chocolate Peppermint.
WCR’s Sensory Lexicon 2.0 Includes New Global Flavour Standards for Coffee
The newly released second edition of the coffee World Coffee Research Sensory Lexicon, now features 24 new references that substantially expand the global applicability of the lexicon.
Zombie Frappuccino Creeps into Starbucks Cafés for Halloween
Just in time for Halloween, Starbucks is rolling out its latest Frappuccino created especially for the holiday — the Zombie Frappuccino.
Klatch Coffee Debuts World’s Most Expensive Brew
Southern California specialty coffee roaster Klatch Coffee will begin selling the world’s most expensive cup of coffee in November, offering consumers a taste of Esmerelda Geisha 601 for USD $55 per eight-ounce pour.
Farmer Brothers Introduces Premium Hot Tea Line
Farmer Bros Co has announced that it will be launching an Artisan Collection of specialty hot teas.
The Hidden Power of Coffee Fermentation
Fermentation – the time that pulped coffee spends in a tank before it is dried – is also an opportunity to impact flavour. Microbiologist Lucia Solis, who specializes in microbial demucilagination, explains how this method offers a consistent and predictable coffee fermentation process, reducing the risk of spoilage or defects in the cup.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Sustainability
Sustaining Central America
Central America’s coffee growing regions consistently garner attention for exceptional cup quality and unique flavours. While responses to climate change are inherently location-specific, as adaptations must address the immediate conditions of each farm, the six nations of Central America are demonstrating how the collaborative development of customizable tools empowers everyone to adjust production techniques for the long term.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Sustainability
Argo Tea Launches Cold Brew Single Estate RTD Teas at Whole Foods Market
Argo Tea, the Chicago, Illinois-based premium tea brand, is partnering with Whole Foods Market to launch the tea industry’s first line of ready-to-drink (RTD) cold brew single estate bottled teas into the retailer’s stores nationally.
Celebrating Autumn
I am starting to write this column en route to New York from Singapore (trying to be productive during the 23-hour flight), which played host to this year’s Tea & Coffee World Cup.
Teavana Frozen Teas Debut Exclusively in Asia
Starbucks has introduced Teavana Frozen Teas, handcrafted beverages that combine Teavana teas and botanical blends with premium ingredients.
Dunkin’ Donuts Offers BOGO Hot Coffee on National Coffee Day
On National Coffee Day – 29 September – any guest who purchases a medium, large or extra-large cup of hot coffee at Dunkin’ Donuts will receive an additional medium-sized hot coffee for free at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide.
In Time for Fall, Starbucks Debuts New Flavours & Seasonal Cups
With the official arrival of fall this Friday (22 Sept), Starbucks is celebrating the flavours and colours of the season with the debut of new beverages and seasonally-designed cups.
Folgers New Simply Gourmet Coffee Features Natural Flavours
Folgers is introducing Simply Gourmet Coffee, a new line that offers 100 percent Arabica coffee and real, natural flavours.